Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys, Miniature and toy museum in Lakewood, United States.
The Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys is a museum in Lakewood housing over 20,000 objects. The collection includes miniatures, dolls, and toys that document craftsmanship techniques and artistic development across multiple centuries.
The museum was established in 1981 and opened its doors in 1987 at the Pearce-McAllister Cottage through a partnership with the Colorado Historical Society. Items in the collection date back to 1680, making it a long-spanning archive of small object making.
The collection reflects craftsmanship traditions from different times through its dolls and miniatures, showing how people made and valued small objects across centuries. Visitors can see how toy making and miniature arts changed in style and purpose over time.
The museum is located on Kipling Street and opens Friday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday from 1 PM to 4 PM. Last entry is at 3 PM, so arriving early gives you time to look through the displays without rushing.
The museum hosts an annual Fall Miniature Show featuring workshops, banquets, and dedicated sales rooms for collectors. This event draws enthusiasts who want to learn specialized techniques and discover new work from artisans.
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